Shakti Stone

Get a big rock from your garden and put it on top of any component .....

I used one once in one of my older systems where it did take a slight static noise away.  That was a long time ago with my original AI Modulus 3 preamp.  

Tried several years ago didn't hear anything.

oh no!!! time to run to safeway get some more popcorn... 😂

Your mileage will vary based upon your system components, system setup, AC power supplied to your home, etc.

I have one I've experimented with over the years,  I've probably tried on every component at one time or another. On some components don't hear much if any difference, over others a bit lower noise floor, but always loss of spaciousness, somewhat dark, veiled sound quality, upper mids to high frequencies attenuated.

Experiments continue, last few listening sessions tried on Modem and now sitting on NAS, not expecting great things.

I find diving weight in vinyl to be the most stable.

I've had all kinds of stones, but Birthday Cake strain gave me so far the BEST stone.

"I've had all kinds of stones, but Birthday Cake strain gave me so far the BEST stone."

czarivey-

Are you aware that with all the cross breeding that's been going on since the 80's, PURE indica strains are rare and tough to get? 

There was a local, investigative PBS special awhile back with random samples purchased, and lab evaluated. The chemicals/fertilizers used to produce those "superstrains" contains things we just don't know what the effects will be on the body. It not the plant, but everything else that's questionable.

It is not the same plant grown in the 60's-early 80's.

Because the growing industry isn't controlled that much, it's a product that's processed like the junk food of today.

Question your purchase.

You never know until you try. Much cheaper ways to accomplish stated goal if it is even a problem to start with. Maybe or maybe not. Each case is different and can be assessed systematically.   See @mahgister system on this very site. Beware of expensive esoteric items making bold broad claims. I use mu metal foil to shield my SUT from audible EM noise. Works great and used in many similar industrial applications. It’s proven….No magic!

Speaking of @mahgister Just noticed that he hasn't posted in a month.  If you read this hope all is well.

George

@czarivey + 1 - I'm a Grandaddy Purp man myself! 

good post.  You can tell from the responses which members' opinions should never be trusted.

They have their first redesign out now called AIR. Always wanted to try....

I rather use cupcakes for a warm, sweet sound with nice texture and plenty of frosting.

just as a pre-cupcake appetizer....

Any weight will affect vibration in the chassis which will affect microphonics which is a known cause of sonic change. This could be waht is heard with a Shkti stone and would be hard to separate from the claim of electro magnetic affects made by Shakti. Perhaps both affects occur.

The critical thing is do you really hear a sonic change and if you do, do you like it. Knowing the cause scientifically is great and reassuring but too often we aren't granted that knowledge. That's why audio is both subjective and objective.

Total game-changer.  Veils are parted, windows are opened, equal to a component change, for sure!

One thing I can say, they have held their value better than just about any other thing in this hobby.  Instead of gold, consider Shakti Stones as your financial safe haven.

Flame away. I use them in my system to excellent effect.  One on my preamp and one on my phono stage.  It takes all of 5 seconds to remove them and another 5 seconds to put them back. I have not personally experienced any loss of spaciousness, any darkening/veiling of sound, or attenuation of upper mids and high frequencies.  I just hear more detail.  Probably just confirmation bias.

I don't have the stones to reply to this but I do use tinkertoy creations for cable lifters. Is there a sea change? Who cares, my cables are suspended and I'm just fine. The dude abides.

Really ?? Damn that’s funny stuff. Next thing ya know some goon will be Hawking the e-mat crap again, MC where are you ??? He could probably sell silly Puddy rolled in Coloured metal flakes mounted on porcelain risers, lots of people who’ve left their lunch on the bus…Lol.

Cheers

Used one on the amp and one on the sacd player....sold them 3 months later. 

@dmac67 - confirmation bias. Yup. Since you are aware, check an out of print, but easy to find  book called "The Biomedical Bestiary'. Published in the mid-80s, chapters are still used in epidemiology classes today. It explains - in a biomedical context - a lot of this hobby, as well as many misunderstandings in medical research. 'Measurable But Not Meaningful' is another favorite chapter.

There's a lot of magical devices out there.  Most of them magically put money from one party to another. 

"questionable claim" is too kind.

Things like this only work if they're expensive as the magic of "expectation bias" is what is happening...enjoy it...revel in it...

From - The Stone Operation by Bosch.

 I tried them years ago. They don’t do a thing. What does work are Synergistic Research Tranquility Pods. I now have 5 in my system.  You can get a free in home audition through a Synergistic dealer which I did.

@tablejockey , I appreciate your fair warning and as a DIY guy, I grow most of the stash I smoke. 

Vast majority I only grow from seeds and never clone any species. 

Even given that, today in the 21st century you can get ALL kinds of stones Indica, Sativa, Hybrid and maybe Shakti too.

Only pet rocks will work.  So before you try them, talk sweet to them and you will be rewarded.

I find that the best stone to dramatically improve soundstage is my grower son’s Banana Daddy Hybrid.  Amazing increase in the depth of the soundstage and holographic.  Best and cheapest upgrade to my system yet! 

"I grow most of the stash I smoke."

czarivey, good for you, you're better off. I no longer partake, but am surrounded by people who do, and I'm fascinated by the whole scene. Never imagined back in 1980 it would be available like a dozen eggs at the market!

(420) Ringo Starr - No No No Song (1974) - YouTube

@mitch2 

One thing I can say, they have held their value better than just about any other thing in this hobby.  Instead of gold, consider Shakti Stones as your financial safe haven.

hilarious! - most people don't know that shakti stones were bitcoin before bitcoin!! that they can lift veils over our hifis is just icing on the cake!!! 😂🤣😅